turning back
Example Sentences
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Traditionalists protested that “the home is being endangered,” but there was no turning back.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The Kings’ penalty kill, which ranked 30th in the 32-team league during the regular season, has been brilliant against the Avalanche, turning back all nine Colorado power plays.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
But landing in Eswatini was like turning back the clock to his prison term, Rom said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Authoritarian turns can reverse themselves, and the V-Dem report finds that 10 other nations—including Bolivia, Brazil, and Poland—are turning back toward democracy after a period of decline.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
As it was, Strong Jonn and Marlie would almost totally fill the space, and crawling would be slow and uncomfortable, with no turning back.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
